Question 1

Which of the following is an exemption to the hearsay rule?

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A)   Statements made by a dying person concerning the cause of his or her impending death
B)   Statements overheard in a bar
C)   Statements overheard at a church social hour
D)   Statements heard on National Public Radio

Question 2

A major difference between interviewing clients and witnesses is that the latter may not always be the client's position.

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A)   credible regarding
B)   competent regarding
C)   friendly to
D)   relevant to

Question 3

listening allows the interviewer to clarify and confirm the interviewee's statements throughout the interview.

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A)   Passive
B)   Active
C)   Facilitated
D)   Interested

Question 4

The purpose of an initial client interview is to

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A)   gather additional information.
B)   learn about the client's legal problems and decide whether to take the case.
C)   update the client on the case progress, procedures, trial dates, and other information.
D)   summarize information gathered during the interview.

Question 5

An accurate diagram of the scene of an auto accident can help

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A)   uncover potential contradictions in witnesses' testimony.
B)   an interviewee remember crucial details.
C)   members of the legal team quickly refresh themselves on the facts of the case.
D)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

A closed-ended question is one that

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A)   is phrased in such a way that it elicits a simple "yes" or "no" answer.
B)   may elicit a lengthy response.
C)   is phrased in such a way that it suggests the desired answer.
D)   asks the interviewee to assume certain facts in forming an answer.

Question 7

Evidence that establishes the truth of a fact in question is called

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A)   relevant evidence.
B)   direct evidence.
C)   circumstantial evidence.
D)   evidence.

Question 8

"What type of treatment does a person who has suffered the kinds of injuries just described ordinarily receive?" is an example of what type of question?

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A)   Leading
B)   Hypothetical
C)   Open ended
D)   Closed ended

Question 9

A leading question is one that

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A)   is phrased in such a way that it elicits a simple "yes" or "no" answer.
B)   may elicit a lengthy response.
C)   is phrased in such a way that it suggests the desired answer.
D)   asks the interviewee to assume certain facts in forming an answer.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a leading question?

Accepted Answer

A)   "What did you see before entering the intersection?"
B)   "Were you late for work that morning?"
C)   "If a full-sized van is going 60 miles per hour, how far before an intersection must the driver apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle?"
D)   "You saw that the light had turned red before you entered the intersection, didn't you?"

Question 11

A digital shadow is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   interviewee's electronic banking record.
B)   digital picture of the interviewee.
C)   interviewee's online presence.
D)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 12

Sources likely to be included in an investigation plan in an auto accident case include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   The police department
B)   Witnesses
C)   Employment records
D)   Hospital records
E)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 13

Verbal or nonverbal cues that encourage the speaker to continue are listening techniques.

Accepted Answer

A)   passive
B)   hypothetical
C)   leading
D)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 14

Which of the following things would not reduce a witness's credibility?

Accepted Answer

A)   A history of drug use
B)   A reputation in the community as a liar
C)   A criminal record
D)   A leadership position in the community

Question 15

Define direct evidence.Define circumstantial evidence. What is the difference? Define relevant evidence and explain why evidence must be relevant. Is relevant evidence always admitted?

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Direct evidence is a...

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?

Accepted Answer

A)   "What did you see before entering the intersection?"
B)   "Were you late for work that morning?"
C)   "If a full-sized van is going 60 miles per hour, how far before an intersection must the driver apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle?"
D)   "You saw that the light had turned red before you entered the intersection, didn't you?"

Question 17

Which of the following is a good rule of thumb to remember when interviewing witnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use leading questions to get the answers desired.
B)   Phrase your questions so that they lead to the most complete answer possible.
C)   Listen for only the information that you want from the witness.
D)   Check a witness's qualifications only when you are certain that the witness will be testifying in court.

Question 18

Which of the following is another term for an adverse witness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hostile witness
B)   Unfriendly witness
C)   Biased witness
D)   Uncooperative witness

Question 19

Which of the following is a written statement that documents what a witness said during an interview; identifies the witness, the incident, and the details and facts discovered during the interview; and is signed by the witness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Deposition
B)   Interview summary
C)   Witness statement
D)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 20

Which of the following would not need to be authenticated by testimony?

Accepted Answer

A)   An autopsy report
B)   A report issued by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A)  
C)   A document with a notary public's seal
D)   A report issued by the federal EPA and a document with a notary public's seal

Exam 11: Conducting Interviews and Investigations

Evidence that establishes the truth of a fact in question is called

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Which of the following is an example of a leading question?

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Which of the following is an exemption to the hearsay rule?

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listening allows the interviewer to clarify and confirm the interviewee's statements throughout the interview.

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A closed-ended question is one that

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A major difference between interviewing clients and witnesses is that the latter may not always be the client's position.

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Which of the following is a good rule of thumb to remember when interviewing witnesses?

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Sources likely to be included in an investigation plan in an auto accident case include which of the following?

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An accurate diagram of the scene of an auto accident can help

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Which of the following things would not reduce a witness's credibility?

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Which of the following is another term for an adverse witness?

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A leading question is one that

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Define direct evidence.Define circumstantial evidence. What is the difference? Define relevant evidence and explain why evidence must be relevant. Is relevant evidence always admitted?

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Which of the following is a written statement that documents what a witness said during an interview; identifies the witness, the incident, and the details and facts discovered during the interview; and is signed by the witness?

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Which of the following would not need to be authenticated by testimony?

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The purpose of an initial client interview is to

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Verbal or nonverbal cues that encourage the speaker to continue are listening techniques.

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"What type of treatment does a person who has suffered the kinds of injuries just described ordinarily receive?" is an example of what type of question?

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A digital shadow is a(n)

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Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?

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